Light Jets compared
Cessna Citation XLS+ vs Learjet 75 Liberty
Both are light jets. The Citation XLS+ seats 1 more passenger (9 vs 8). The Citation XLS+ flies 350 km (189 nm) farther: 3,980 km against 3,630 km. The Learjet 75 Liberty cruises 48 km/h faster. Cabin height is the same, 1.75 m.
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Citation XLS+ | Learjet 75 Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 (better) | 8 |
| Range | 3,980 km2,149 nm (better) | 3,630 km1,960 nm |
| Cruise speed | 815 km/h440 kt | 863 km/h466 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.75 m5.7 ft | 1.75 m5.7 ft |
| Cabin width | 1.68 m5.5 ft | 1.70 m5.6 ft (better) |
| Cabin length | 6.40 m21.0 ft (better) | 5.84 m19.2 ft |
| Baggage | 90 cu ft (better) | 50 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $4,900/hr | $4,600/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Citation XLS+ if you need the extra 350 km (189 nm) of range, you are a group of 9, you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.6 m longer) and you travel with a lot of luggage (90 cu ft of baggage space vs 50).
Pick the Learjet 75 Liberty if you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 48 km/h faster).
The Learjet 75 Liberty is estimated at $4,600/hr against $4,900/hr for the Citation XLS+, about $300 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Learjet 75 Liberty saves about 4 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Citation XLS+ can fly Dubai (DXB) to Athens (ATH) nonstop, 3,272 km. The Learjet 75 Liberty would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Citation XLS+ vs Learjet 75 Liberty: common questions
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